Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
hassleri
ID:
1409715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weath.) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:15. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422180



Common Names

  • Hassler's Fern
  • Hassler's Hemionitis
  • Hemionitis hassleri


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Description

Hemionitis hassleri (also called 'Hassler's Cloakfern', among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 20 cm long. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis hassleri is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemionitis hassleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis hassleri is a fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can also be propagated from division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Hemionitis hassleri

Hemionitis hassleri is found in India.

Hemionitis hassleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis hassleri?

Hemionitis hassleri

What type of plant is Hemionitis hassleri?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Hemionitis hassleri?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Hemionitis genus

Hemionitis aureonitens, Hemionitis palmata, Hemionitis pedata, Hemionitis pinnatifida, Hemionitis tomentosa, Hemionitis rufa, Hemionitis levyi, Hemionitis subcordata, Hemionitis cordata, Hemionitis vestita, Hemionitis hederifolia, Hemionitis smithii, Hemionitis bipinnata, Hemionitis distans, Hemionitis venusta, Hemionitis monticola, Hemionitis formosa, Hemionitis andromedifolia, Hemionitis adiantoides, Hemionitis angustata, Hemionitis aemula, Hemionitis angelica, Hemionitis apparicioi, Hemionitis anceps, Hemionitis arequipensis, Hemionitis allosuroides, Hemionitis auryn, Hemionitis albomarginata, Hemionitis alleniae, Hemionitis angustifolia, Hemionitis angolensis, Hemionitis apiacea, Hemionitis aliena, Hemionitis achariorum, Hemionitis atropurpurea, Hemionitis albofusca, Hemionitis crassifolia, Hemionitis angustifrondosa, Hemionitis cymbiformis, Hemionitis delavayi, Hemionitis adornata, Hemionitis dichotoma, Hemionitis krameri, Hemionitis bicolor, Hemionitis drakeana, Hemionitis glauca, Hemionitis dinteri, Hemionitis falkor, Hemionitis dactylifera, Hemionitis hykrionii,

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Charles Alfred Weatherby (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weath.' in the authors string.